Tigers begin the defence of their Aviva Premiership title against the Warriors at Welford Road on Sunday, September 8 (kick-off 2pm) before travelling to Bath Rugby for their first away game in Round 2.
And Allen expects Dean Ryan, Worcester’s new director of rugby, to have a huge impact at Sixways.
“They will be dark horses,” says Allen, who played under Ryan at Gloucester Rugby. “They will be a well organised, structured and disciplined outfit and I think they will be a team to watch out for.
“It’s always nice to have the first game at home but we know it will be a tough start.”
Allen says there is a good vibe in the Tigers squad as they continue their pre-season preparations on the back of last season’s title success.
“It was frustrating coming back having not got over the final hurdle in the last couple of Finals,” says Allen, who was speaking to Talking Rugby at the launch of the Aviva Premiership fixtures for next season at BT Tower in London.
“We did it last year and, with the fresh faces coming in, everyone is very positive and wants to crack on. It’s a good vibe to have.”
To guarantee your place for all 11 home games in defence of the Aviva Premiership title, plus three home games in the pool stages of the Heineken Cup, two LV= Cup ties and the pre-season fixture against Ulster on August 31 you can book a Tigers season ticket now.
There are other benefits of being a season ticket holder too, including priority booking for away games and any knockout fixtures as well as Tigers Store discounts every time you shop. You can choose to spread the payments over up to six months with interest-free, fee-free Direct Debit payments and you'll know your place will be waiting for you at every home fixture.
Call in at the Tigers ticket office at Welford Road or phone 0844 856 1880 (open 8.30am-5pm weekdays, until 8pm Wednesdays and 9am-5pm Saturdays). Or click here for more information.
Click here for the Tigers Aviva Premiership fixture list.
Keep an eye the Tigers club website for details of match ticket sales.
